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Doxey Marshes

Staffordshire  >  United Kingdom

Nature reserve of 150 hectares located within two miles of Stafford town centre. Managed by Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. Designated SSSI wetland habitat.

Added* by James Snow
Most recent update 22 Μαΐου 2023

Description

Doxey Marshes is a fantastic place to discover birds with over 200 species recorded and over 80 breeding species. The reserve also attracts many rare birds every year, including the first ever Γελαδάρης and Ποταμοτριλιστής to be recorded in the Midlands region! Species include: (Ευρωπαϊκός) Στρειδοφάγος, Δεντρογέρακο, Βαρβάρα, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Λιμόζα and (Κοινός) Λευκοτσικνιάς.

Details

Access

Just off the A5013, Eccleshall Road off Junction 14 on the M6, You can park in the car park at the end of Wootton Drive. Click on the P in the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Slippery , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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